jkottke : Friday night is singles night at Wal-Mart in Germany - "The events have become such hits in Germany, increasing Friday night sales 25%, that Wal-Mart has trademarked the name 'Singles Shopping' to deter copycats". (Comment on this)

Rod Begbie : MBTA unveils new fare card - Quality name for the Token/T-Pass replacement. A month ago, I wouldn't have got the reference, but The Kingston Trio performed this song at Fenway Park when I was there for Game 4 of the ALCS. [via] #

plasticbag : Nation's Poor Win Election For Nation\'s Rich - "The alliance between the tiny fraction at the top of the pyramid and the teeming masses of mouth-breathers at its enormous base has never been stronger," a triumphant Bush said.